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With operations in Moscow, Beijing, Beirut, Brussels, and Washington, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing cooperation between nations anSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with RojoSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with Pageflakes Carnegie Endowment for International Peace The Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Alexander Stubb discusses the prospects and challenges of the EU becoming a superpower in the international arena. 1:12:22 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1153 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1153 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace China’s economic size will match that of the U.S. by 2035 and double it in total GDP by midcentury. A panel of leading experts on China’s economy and military discussed the success and substantiality of China’s economic rise and addressed the U.S. and global implications of China’s long-term economic growth. 1:53:41 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1151&prog=zch http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1151&prog=zch Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace France assumed the presidency of the European Union earlier this month as Europe tries to move forward after Ireland’s rejection of the Lisbon Treaty. To better understand where the EU is today and French leadership objectives, the Carnegie Endowment hosted French Ambassador to the United States Pierre Vimont for an in-depth discussion on the future of the EU. 1:04:36 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1150 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1150 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace The next U.S. administration needs a clear strategic vision for Asia befitting the region’s status as the new global “center of gravity.” In Asia—Shaping The Future, Douglas H. Paal presents key steps the United States should take to advance its interests in “rising Asia.” 1:23:42 China India Japan Thailand Vietnam Economy Military http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1149&prog=zch,zgp&proj=zsa http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1149&prog=zch,zgp&proj=zsa Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. reviewed progress made under the U.S.–China Strategic Economic Dialogue. 40:56 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1142&prog=zch,zgp&proj=zec,zted http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1142&prog=zch,zgp&proj=zec,zted Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Afghanistan’s recent fundraising conference in Paris granted the local United Nations mission broader control over development projects and the Afghan government more authority to execute them. Carnegie Europe convened a series of debates in Paris with top NATO representatives, Afghan leaders, and international experts focusing on Afghanistan’s priorities for the next five years and how NATO and EU involvement should evolve. 15:00 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1145&prog=zgp&proj=zme http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1145&prog=zgp&proj=zme Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Jackson Diehl of the Washington Post and Hisham Melhem of Al Arabiya discuss a new policy brief by Marina Ottaway. Ottaway argued that after six years of the freedom agenda in the Middle East, there is little political progress to show for. 1:24:41 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1144&prog=zgp&proj=zme http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1144&prog=zgp&proj=zme Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Thomas Carothers from the Carnegie Endowment argues that there is a lack of appetite in the world right now for a League of Democracies. The greatest challenges the United States faces—including nuclear proliferation, energy, Iraq, Middle East peace, and climate change—all require close U.S. cooperation with autocratic regimes, who would be antagonized and alienated by the creation of such a League. 47:59 U.S. Foreign Policy, Democracy, International, http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1137&prog=zgp&proj=zusr Thomas Carothers from the Carnegie Endowment argues that there is a lack of appetite in the world right now for a League of Democracies. The greatest challenges the United States faces—including nuclear proliferation, energy, Iraq, Middle East peace, and climate change—all require close U.S. cooperation with autocratic regimes, who would be antagonized and alienated by the creation of such a League. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1137&prog=zgp&proj=zusr Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace The Carnegie Endowment, in conjunction with the American Friends Services Committee, hosted a discussion with Sheikh Khalaf Al-Ulayyan of the Iraqi National Dialogue Council and Dr. Nadim Al-Jaberi of the Shiite Islamic Virtue Party, two members of parliament in Iraq. 1:30:02 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1141&prog=zgp&proj=zme http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1141&prog=zgp&proj=zme Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Director of the Carnegie Energy and Climate Program, William Chandler, shares his thoughts on some of the most pressing environmental issues facing the international community. 11:32 Climate Change, Global Warming, Weather http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1120&prog=zgp&proj=zec http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1120&prog=zgp&proj=zec Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Thomas Carothers from the Carnegie Endowment argues that there is a lack of appetite in the world right now for a League of Democracies. The greatest challenges the United States faces—including nuclear proliferation, energy, Iraq, Middle East peace, and climate change—all require close U.S. cooperation with autocratic regimes, who would be antagonized and alienated by the creation of such a League. 47:59 U.S. Foreign Policy, Democracy, International, http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1137 Thomas Carothers from the Carnegie Endowment argues that there is a lack of appetite in the world right now for a League of Democracies. The greatest challenges the United States faces—including nuclear proliferation, energy, Iraq, Middle East peace, and climate change—all require close U.S. cooperation with autocratic regimes, who would be antagonized and alienated by the creation of such a League. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1137 Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Carnegie’s William Chandler and Zhou Dadi discussed how to break the US-China “suicide pact” of self-destructive, energy-using behavior during a May 8, 2008 discussion at the Carnegie Endowment. 1:27:36 Energy, Climate, Global, Warming, Policy http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1125&prog=zgp&proj=zec http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1125&prog=zgp&proj=zec Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Former Palestinian negotiator Ghaith al-Omari and Carnegie Middle East expert Nathan J. Brown discuss Brown’s new report “Sunset for the Two-State Solution?” in which he argues that the current U.S. approach to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict actually further undermines the chances for a two-state solution. 1:18:26 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1127&prog=zgp&proj=zme Former Palestinian negotiator Ghaith al-Omari and Carnegie Middle East expert Nathan J. Brown discuss Brown's new report “Sunset for the Two-State Solution?” in which he argues that the current U.S. approach to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict actually further undermines the chances for a two-state solution. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1127&prog=zgp&proj=zme Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace The Carnegie Endowment and the National Committee on North Korea held a joint discussion on policy options for North Korea's nuclear program. 1:18:02 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1130&prog=zch,zgp&proj=znpp http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1130&prog=zch,zgp&proj=znpp Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Carnegie’s William Chandler and Zhou Dadi discussed how to break the US-China “suicide pact” of self-destructive, energy-using behavior during a May 8, 2008 discussion at the Carnegie Endowment. 1:27:36 Energy, Climate, Global, Warming, Policy http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1125 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1125 Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Director of the Carnegie Energy and Climate Program, William Chandler, shares his thoughts on some of the most pressing environmental issues facing the international community. 11:32 Climate Change, Global Warming, Weather http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1120 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1120 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace After five years of conflict, the costs of our involvement In Iraq and Afghanistan now total $3 trillion—and counting. In discussing his new book, The Three Trillion Dollar War: The True Cost of the Iraq Conflict, Joseph E. Stiglitz reveals a litany of costs—the vast majority financed through borrowing—that have been hidden from U.S. taxpayers and will continue to add up in the years ahead. 1:30:39 Bush, War in Iraq http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1115&prog=zgp&proj=zusr After five years of conflict, the costs of our involvement In Iraq and Afghanistan now total $3 trillion—and counting. In discussing his new book, The Three Trillion Dollar War: The True Cost of the Iraq Conflict, Joseph E. Stiglitz reveals a litany of costs—the vast majority financed through borrowing—that have been hidden from U.S. taxpayers and will continue to add up in the years ahead. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1115&prog=zgp&proj=zusr Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Acclaimed author and visiting scholar at Carnegie, David Rothkopf discusses how a select, insular group of the six thousand most powerful people on the planet make daily decisions that impact the lives of millions across borders and develop ideas that are shaping the history of our times. In his new book, Superclass, Rothkopf reveals a harsh truth: The most powerful individuals in the world are not elected. Indeed, they have helped shape a system that is producing historic inequities not just in wealth but in the distribution of world power. 1:03:04 Power, Elite, Leader, Rich, Money, Income, Control, Corporate, International http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1117&prog=zch,zgp&proj=zusr Acclaimed author and visiting scholar at Carnegie, David Rothkopf discusses how a select, insular group of the six thousand most powerful people on the planet make daily decisions that impact the lives of millions across borders and develop ideas that are shaping the history of our times. In his new book, Superclass, Rothkopf reveals a harsh truth: The most powerful individuals in the world are not elected. Indeed, they have helped shape a system that is producing historic inequities not just in wealth but in the distribution of world power. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1117&prog=zch,zgp&proj=zusr Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Progress in Afghanistan requires more focused coordination by the international community and increased civilian/military cooperation to meet political goals, said Ambassador Kai Eide, the new UN Special Representative in Afghanistan and head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, at Carnegie on April 28, 2008. Eide discussed how other nations can work together to address the ongoing threats to stability in Afghanistan, such as mitigating the food price crisis, promoting more effective aid, and supporting national reconciliation efforts. 1:17:59 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1122&prog=zgp&proj=zme Progress in Afghanistan requires more focused coordination by the international community and increased civilian/military cooperation to meet political goals, said Ambassador Kai Eide, the new UN Special Representative in Afghanistan and head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, at Carnegie on April 28, 2008. Eide discussed how other nations can work together to address the ongoing threats to stability in Afghanistan, such as mitigating the food price crisis, promoting more effective aid, and supporting national reconciliation efforts. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1122&prog=zgp&proj=zme Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace The Word View Of Iran's Most Powerful Leader (Tue Mar 11, 2008) On March 11, Carnegie's Karim Sadjadpour discussed his new report, Reading Khamenei:The Word View Of Iran's Most Powerful Leader. He was joined by a panel of leading Iran experts. 1:31:17 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1104&prog=zgp&proj=zdrl,zme,znpp,zted On March 11, Carnegie's Karim Sadjadpour discussed his new report, Reading Khamenei:The Word View Of Iran's Most Powerful Leader. He was joined by a panel of leading Iran experts. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1104&prog=zgp&proj=zdrl,zme,znpp,zted Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace The Word View Of Iran's Most Powerful Leader (Tue Mar 11, 2008) On March 11, Carnegie's Karim Sadjadpour discussed his new report, Reading Khamenei:The Word View Of Iran's Most Powerful Leader. He was joined by a panel of leading Iran experts. 1:31:17 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1104&prog=zgp&proj=zdrl,znpp,zted On March 11, Carnegie's Karim Sadjadpour discussed his new report, Reading Khamenei:The Word View Of Iran's Most Powerful Leader. He was joined by a panel of leading Iran experts. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1104&prog=zgp&proj=zdrl,znpp,zted Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace The Word View Of Iran's Most Powerful Leader (Tue Mar 11, 2008) On March 11, Carnegie's Karim Sadjadpour discussed his new report, Reading Khamenei:The Word View Of Iran's Most Powerful Leader. He was joined by a panel of leading Iran experts. 1:31:17 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1104&prog=zch,zgp&proj=zdrl,znpp,zted On March 11, Carnegie's Karim Sadjadpour discussed his new report, Reading Khamenei:The Word View Of Iran's Most Powerful Leader. He was joined by a panel of leading Iran experts. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1104&prog=zch,zgp&proj=zdrl,znpp,zted Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace The Word View Of Iran's Most Powerful Leader (Tue Mar 11, 2008) On March 11, Carnegie's Karim Sadjadpour discussed his new report, Reading Khamenei:The Word View Of Iran's Most Powerful Leader. He was joined by a panel of leading Iran experts. 1:31:17 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1104&prog=zgp&proj=zme,znpp On March 11, Carnegie's Karim Sadjadpour discussed his new report, Reading Khamenei:The Word View Of Iran's Most Powerful Leader. He was joined by a panel of leading Iran experts. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1104&prog=zgp&proj=zme,znpp Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace On February 13, the Carnegie South Asia Program explored the Pakistani military’s possible reactions to various post-election scenarios. 1:55:10 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1093&prog=zgp&proj=zsa On February 13, the Carnegie South Asia Program explored the Pakistani military's possible reactions to various post-election scenarios. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1093&prog=zgp&proj=zsa Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace On February 22, 2008, Carnegie Moscow Center Scholar-in-Residence Nikolai Petrov discussed Russia's March 2 presidential elections, which are widely expected to usher in the rule of Dmitry Medvedev, President Putin's favored successor. 1:18:10 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1098&prog=zru On February 22, 2008, Carnegie Moscow Center Scholar-in-Residence Nikolai Petrov discussed Russia's March 2 presidential elections, which are widely expected to usher in the rule of Dmitry Medvedev, President Putin's favored successor. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1098&prog=zru Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace On February 4, the Carnegie Endowment hosted a discussion with Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Hadley discussed the Bush administration's efforts to promote economic growth and disease prevention in Africa and commented on the president's upcoming travels to Africa and his Smart Development Policy. Carnegie President Jessica T. Mathews moderated the event. 46:58 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1091&prog=zgp&proj=zusr On February 4, the Carnegie Endowment hosted a discussion with Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Hadley discussed the Bush administration's efforts to promote economic growth and disease prevention in Africa and commented on the president's upcoming travels to Africa and his Smart Development Policy. Carnegie President Jessica T. Mathews moderated the event. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1091&prog=zgp&proj=zusr Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace On January 25, Carnegie Senior Associate Ashley J. Tellis presented the findings of his Carnegie Report, Pakistan and the War on Terror: Conflicted Goals, Compromised Performance, at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) in London. Tellis and Carnegie Visiting Scholar Frederic Grare provided first-hand commentary following President Musharraf's keynote speech at RUSI. 59:34 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1089&prog=zgp&proj=zsa On January 25, Carnegie Senior Associate Ashley J. Tellis presented the findings of his Carnegie Report, Pakistan and the War on Terror: Conflicted Goals, Compromised Performance, at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) in London. Tellis and Carnegie Visiting Scholar Frederic Grare provided first-hand commentary following President Musharraf's keynote speech at RUSI. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1089&prog=zgp&proj=zsa Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace The session, part of the Carnegie's day-long program of events to launch its New Vision, examined the national interests and strategies of the U.S., Russia, and China in the region. Has a new Great Game taken shape? What kinds of competition and what degree of cooperation can be expected? How will political and social dynamics within Central Asia affect the plans of the great powers? 2:05:34 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=952&prog=zru The session, part of the Carnegie's day-long program of events to launch its New Vision, examined the national interests and strategies of the U.S., Russia, and China in the region. Has a new Great Game taken shape? What kinds of competition and what degree of cooperation can be expected? How will political and social dynamics within Central Asia affect the plans of the great powers? http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=952&prog=zru Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace On May 11, Carnegie's Trade, Equity and Development Project launched the first event in a new series, Development Policy: What Do We Really Know? This event featured an in-depth discussion of the impact on developing countries of unilateral trade preferences programs. The series will examine existing knowledge about the impact of trade, migration and inequality on growth and poverty reduction. 2:39:50 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=991&prog=zgp&proj=zted On May 11, Carnegie's Trade, Equity and Development Project launched the first event in a new series, Development Policy: What Do We Really Know? This event featured an in-depth discussion of the impact on developing countries of unilateral trade preferences programs. The series will examine existing knowledge about the impact of trade, migration and inequality on growth and poverty reduction. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=991&prog=zgp&proj=zted Fri, 11 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Thomas Carothers' recent Journal of Democracy article, “How Democracies Emerge: The ‘Sequencing' Fallacy,” is a critical response to the viewpoint that certain preconditions –especially a well-functioning state and the rule of law– should be in place before a country attempts democratization. In this debate Carothers expanded on his core arguments about the relative compatibility of authoritarianism versus democracy with rule-of-law development and state-building, exploring cases ranging from El Savador and Nigeria to Egypt and Iraq. Jack Snyder emphasized the high costs of failed democratization and suggested that the United States and other international actors should give less priority to elections in their democracy promotion efforts. Francis Fukuyama drew attention to democracy's relation to good governance and state-building, stressing that state consolidation is a long, arduous process. Marc Plattner moderated the session. 1:30:34 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=953&prog=zgp&proj=zdrl Thomas Carothers' recent Journal of Democracy article, “How Democracies Emerge: The ‘Sequencing' Fallacy,” is a critical response to the viewpoint that certain preconditions –especially a well-functioning state and the rule of law– should be in place before a country attempts democratization. In this debate Carothers expanded on his core arguments about the relative compatibility of authoritarianism versus democracy with rule-of-law development and state-building, exploring cases ranging from El Savador and Nigeria to Egypt and Iraq. Jack Snyder emphasized the high costs of failed democratization and suggested that the United States and other international actors should give less priority to elections in their democracy promotion efforts. Francis Fukuyama drew attention to democracy's relation to good governance and state-building, stressing that state consolidation is a long, arduous process. Marc Plattner moderated the session. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=953&prog=zgp&proj=zdrl Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace The rising conflicts in Iraq, Lebanon, and Palestine, as well as tensions between the U.S. and Iran, have recently overshadowed political reform debates. Given these developments, what is the state of the Arab political reform agenda and what can be expected in terms of political change in the region in the near future? On February 6, Carnegie hosted four top political analysts from the region with expertise spanning all different parts of the Arab world discussed this issue. 1:28:22 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=948&prog=zgp&proj=zdrl,zme The rising conflicts in Iraq, Lebanon, and Palestine, as well as tensions between the U.S. and Iran, have recently overshadowed political reform debates. Given these developments, what is the state of the Arab political reform agenda and what can be expected in terms of political change in the region in the near future? On February 6, Carnegie hosted four top political analysts from the region with expertise spanning all different parts of the Arab world discussed this issue. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=948&prog=zgp&proj=zdrl,zme Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace The fourth debate in the series, Reframing China Policy: The Carnegie Debates, asked the question, “Has American engagement with China produced a significant improvement in human rights?” Addressing this topic were Jacques deLisle, professor of law, Center for East Asian Studies, University of Pennsylvania, and Sharon K. Hom, executive director, Human Rights in China, and emerita professor of law, City University of New York School of Law. Carnegie China Program Director Minxin Pei moderated the discussion. 1:25:08 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=961&prog=zch The fourth debate in the series, Reframing China Policy: The Carnegie Debates, asked the question, “Has American engagement with China produced a significant improvement in human rights?” Addressing this topic were Jacques deLisle, professor of law, Center for East Asian Studies, University of Pennsylvania, and Sharon K. Hom, executive director, Human Rights in China, and emerita professor of law, City University of New York School of Law. Carnegie China Program Director Minxin Pei moderated the discussion. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=961&prog=zch Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace In the fifth debate in the series, Reframing China Policy: The Carnegie Debates, Aaron Friedberg of Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School, and Robert Sutter of School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, address the question, “Does China seek to dominate Asia and drastically reduce (if not eliminate) U.S. influence as a regional power?” Carnegie Senior Associate Michael Swaine served as the moderator. 1:28:34 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=975&prog=zch In the fifth debate in the series, Reframing China Policy: The Carnegie Debates, Aaron Friedberg of Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School, and Robert Sutter of School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, address the question, “Does China seek to dominate Asia and drastically reduce (if not eliminate) U.S. influence as a regional power?” Carnegie Senior Associate Michael Swaine served as the moderator. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=975&prog=zch Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace In the sixth debate in the series, Reframing China Policy: The Carnegie Debates, Robert B. Cassidy and Albert Keidel addressed the question, "Do China’s violations of international commercial norms, including exchange rate manipulation, IPR violations and non-tariff barriers, require immediate forceful steps by its trading partners to make it play by the rules?" Roger Ferguson served as the moderator. 1:15:22 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=987&prog=zch In the sixth debate in the series, Reframing China Policy: The Carnegie Debates, Robert B. Cassidy and Albert Keidel addressed the question, "Do China's violations of international commercial norms, including exchange rate manipulation, IPR violations and non-tariff barriers, require immediate forceful steps by its trading partners to make it play by the rules?" Roger Ferguson served as the moderator. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=987&prog=zch Mon, 14 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Dan Blumenthal, resident fellow in Asian Studies, AEI, and Bates Gill, Freeman Chair in China Studies, CSIS, evaluate China’s role in seven key areas—energy security, counter-proliferation, Asian security, economic development and assistance, peacekeeping and enforcement, human rights—especially in Darfur—and promotion of a fair international trade environment. This debate, moderated by Carnegie’s Michael D. Swaine, is part of the series, Reframing China Policy: The Carnegie Debates. 1:25:16 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=998&prog=zch Dan Blumenthal, resident fellow in Asian Studies, AEI, and Bates Gill, Freeman Chair in China Studies, CSIS, evaluate China's role in seven key areas—energy security, counter-proliferation, Asian security, economic development and assistance, peacekeeping and enforcement, human rights—especially in Darfur—and promotion of a fair international trade environment. This debate, moderated by Carnegie's Michael D. Swaine, is part of the series, Reframing China Policy: The Carnegie Debates. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=998&prog=zch Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace On January 18, 2008, Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, former Minister of Foreign Affairs for Afghanistan, discussed some of the challenges currently facing Afghanistan and how they may be addressed. The discussion was moderated by Carnegie President Jessica T. Mathews. 1:19:01 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1088&prog=zgp&proj=zsa On January 18, 2008, Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, former Minister of Foreign Affairs for Afghanistan, discussed some of the challenges currently facing Afghanistan and how they may be addressed. The discussion was moderated by Carnegie President Jessica T. Mathews. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1088&prog=zgp&proj=zsa Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace In a discussion hosted by the Carnegie Endowment, India's Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon and U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs R. Nicholas Burns share their perspectives on how India and the United States view their interests in the emerging international system and how both countries are working toward the construction of a global partnership in a variety of functional and regional areas that include India's immediate and extended neighborhood. 1:14:33 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=963&prog=zgp&proj=zsa In a discussion hosted by the Carnegie Endowment, India's Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon and U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs R. Nicholas Burns share their perspectives on how India and the United States view their interests in the emerging international system and how both countries are working toward the construction of a global partnership in a variety of functional and regional areas that include India's immediate and extended neighborhood. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=963&prog=zgp&proj=zsa Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace The rise of China presents one of the most important global challenges facing the United States. The second debate in Carnegie's Reframing China Policy Series features Wing Woo, University of California, Davis, and Barry Naughton, University of California, San Diego, who address the question, "Without accelerated reforms, will China's rapid growth unravel before its economy overtakes the U.S.?" 1:20:50 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=929&prog=zch The rise of China presents one of the most important global challenges facing the United States. The second debate in Carnegie's Reframing China Policy Series features Wing Woo, University of California, Davis, and Barry Naughton, University of California, San Diego, who address the question, "Without accelerated reforms, will China's rapid growth unravel before its economy overtakes the U.S.?" http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=929&prog=zch Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace The third debate in the Carnegie's Reframing China Policy Series featured Larry Wortzel and David Finkelstein—two of the world's preeminent specialists on Chinese security issues and the Chinese military, and included remarks by Ambassador J. Stapleton Roy and Carnegie Senior Associate Michael Swaine. 1:34:51 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=943&prog=zch The third debate in the Carnegie's Reframing China Policy Series featured Larry Wortzel and David Finkelstein—two of the world's preeminent specialists on Chinese security issues and the Chinese military, and included remarks by Ambassador J. Stapleton Roy and Carnegie Senior Associate Michael Swaine. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=943&prog=zch Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace In a speech at the Carnegie Endowment, European Commissioner for Trade Peter Mandelson argued that the European Union and the United States must use their collective economic weight to underwrite the openness of the global economy as its adjusts to the rise of new economic powers and greater global flows of investment. Mandelson said that the U.S. and the EU should use their own openness to "underwrite a strong multilateral order based on cooperation and economic openness." 59:36 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1073&prog=zgp&proj=zted In a speech at the Carnegie Endowment, European Commissioner for Trade Peter Mandelson argued that the European Union and the United States must use their collective economic weight to underwrite the openness of the global economy as its adjusts to the rise of new economic powers and greater global flows of investment. Mandelson said that the U.S. and the EU should use their own openness to "underwrite a strong multilateral order based on cooperation and economic openness." http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1073&prog=zgp&proj=zted Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Drawing on their diplomatic experience spanning a period of more than four decades, the ambassadors discussed challenges and opportunities that face the two countries in the 21st century. As former senior officials, they brought unique perspective to the diplomacy that brought a peaceful end to the Cold War and saw the development of post-Cold War relations between the United States and Russia. 1:26:32 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1053&prog=zru Drawing on their diplomatic experience spanning a period of more than four decades, the ambassadors discussed challenges and opportunities that face the two countries in the 21st century. As former senior officials, they brought unique perspective to the diplomacy that brought a peaceful end to the Cold War and saw the development of post-Cold War relations between the United States and Russia. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1053&prog=zru Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace The New Vision changes the structure of a think tank from a group of scholars in one place, to an integrated global network. The goal is to build a body of work that generates fresh ideas and proves its value by affecting policy choices in the U.S., Russia and Eurasia, China, the Middle East, and Europe. These five locations include the centers of world governance and the places where political and economic evolution will most determine the near-term possibilities for peace and human progress. Carnegie launched its New Vision with a series of events on February 5-6, a new logo, and redesigned publications and website. 12:09:02 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=954&prog=zch,zgp,zru&proj=zdrl,zme,znpp,zusr The New Vision changes the structure of a think tank from a group of scholars in one place, to an integrated global network. The goal is to build a body of work that generates fresh ideas and proves its value by affecting policy choices in the U.S., Russia and Eurasia, China, the Middle East, and Europe. These five locations include the centers of world governance and the places where political and economic evolution will most determine the near-term possibilities for peace and human progress. Carnegie launched its New Vision with a series of events on February 5-6, a new logo, and redesigned publications and website. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=954&prog=zch,zgp,zru&proj=zdrl,zme,znpp,zusr Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace The New Vision changes the structure of a think tank from a group of scholars in one place, to an integrated global network. The goal is to build a body of work that generates fresh ideas and proves its value by affecting policy choices in the U.S., Russia and Eurasia, China, the Middle East, and Europe. These five locations include the centers of world governance and the places where political and economic evolution will most determine the near-term possibilities for peace and human progress. Carnegie launched its New Vision with a series of events on February 5-6, a new logo, and redesigned publications and website. 12:08:10 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=954&prog=zch,zgp,zru&proj=zdrl,zme,znpp,zusr The New Vision changes the structure of a think tank from a group of scholars in one place, to an integrated global network. The goal is to build a body of work that generates fresh ideas and proves its value by affecting policy choices in the U.S., Russia and Eurasia, China, the Middle East, and Europe. These five locations include the centers of world governance and the places where political and economic evolution will most determine the near-term possibilities for peace and human progress. Carnegie launched its New Vision with a series of events on February 5-6, a new logo, and redesigned publications and website. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=954&prog=zch,zgp,zru&proj=zdrl,zme,znpp,zusr Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace John Holmes, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, discussed his recent trip to Darfur, Sudan, Chad, and the Central African Republic in an event at the Carnegie Endowment. Holmes described the successes and challenges of the humanitarian effort, but stressed the importance of a political solution, “The peacekeeping operation itself, even when it’s there in full, is not the solution to the problem. What is needed above all is a political settlement there.” 12:58:55 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=978 John Holmes, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, discussed his recent trip to Darfur, Sudan, Chad, and the Central African Republic in an event at the Carnegie Endowment. Holmes described the successes and challenges of the humanitarian effort, but stressed the importance of a political solution, “The peacekeeping operation itself, even when it's there in full, is not the solution to the problem. What is needed above all is a political settlement there.” http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=978 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Carnegie Vice President for Studies Thomas Carothers, Francis Fukuyama, Vin Weber, and Jennifer Windsor discuss the present and future of democracy promotion. 1:41:58 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1043&prog=zgp,zot&proj=zdrl Carnegie Vice President for Studies Thomas Carothers, Francis Fukuyama, Vin Weber, and Jennifer Windsor discuss the present and future of democracy promotion. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1043&prog=zgp,zot&proj=zdrl Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace An interview with Amb.Tom Pickering following the a September 24-25 Carnegie event featuring former Russian and American ambassadors who discussed the bilateral relationship. Drawing on their unique diplomatic experience spanning a period of more than four decades, the ambassadors produced a joint-statement outlining a strategic framework for productive diplomacy to resolve old problems and meet new challenges. 12:49:00 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1050&prog=zru An interview with Amb.Tom Pickering following the a September 24-25 Carnegie event featuring former Russian and American ambassadors who discussed the bilateral relationship. Drawing on their unique diplomatic experience spanning a period of more than four decades, the ambassadors produced a joint-statement outlining a strategic framework for productive diplomacy to resolve old problems and meet new challenges. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1050&prog=zru Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace An interview with CNN International's Jill Dougherty following the a September 24-25 Carnegie event featuring former Russian and American ambassadors who discussed the bilateral relationship. Drawing on their unique diplomatic experience spanning a period of more than four decades, the ambassadors produced a joint-statement outlining a strategic framework for productive diplomacy to resolve old problems and meet new challenges. 2:22:00 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1050&prog=zru An interview with CNN International's Jill Dougherty following the a September 24-25 Carnegie event featuring former Russian and American ambassadors who discussed the bilateral relationship. Drawing on their unique diplomatic experience spanning a period of more than four decades, the ambassadors produced a joint-statement outlining a strategic framework for productive diplomacy to resolve old problems and meet new challenges. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1050&prog=zru Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace An interview with Amb. James F. Collins following the a September 24-25 Carnegie event featuring former Russian and American ambassadors who discussed the bilateral relationship. Drawing on their unique diplomatic experience spanning a period of more than four decades, the ambassadors produced a joint-statement outlining a strategic framework for productive diplomacy to resolve old problems and meet new challenges. 12:02:38 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1050&prog=zru An interview with Amb. James F. Collins following the a September 24-25 Carnegie event featuring former Russian and American ambassadors who discussed the bilateral relationship. Drawing on their unique diplomatic experience spanning a period of more than four decades, the ambassadors produced a joint-statement outlining a strategic framework for productive diplomacy to resolve old problems and meet new challenges. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1050&prog=zru Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace An interview with Amb. Alexander Bessmertnykh following the a September 24-25 Carnegie event featuring former Russian and American ambassadors who discussed the bilateral relationship. Drawing on their unique diplomatic experience spanning a period of more than four decades, the ambassadors produced a joint-statement outlining a strategic framework for productive diplomacy to resolve old problems and meet new challenges. 2:36:00 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1050&prog=zru An interview with Amb. Alexander Bessmertnykh following the a September 24-25 Carnegie event featuring former Russian and American ambassadors who discussed the bilateral relationship. Drawing on their unique diplomatic experience spanning a period of more than four decades, the ambassadors produced a joint-statement outlining a strategic framework for productive diplomacy to resolve old problems and meet new challenges. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1050&prog=zru Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peace The Honorable Lee H. Hamilton, Director of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, delivered the keynote address at a celebration of 200 years of U.S.-Russian diplomatic relations, honoring former Russian and American ambassadors to Washington and Moscow. 12:38:41 http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1052&prog=zru The Honorable Lee H. Hamilton, Director of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, delivered the keynote address at a celebration of 200 years of U.S.-Russian diplomatic relations, honoring former Russian and American ambassadors to Washington and Moscow. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/events/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail&id=1052&prog=zru Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 WebTeam@ceip.opg (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)no Carnegie Endowment for International Peacenonadult